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  Lakes in every part of Minnesota are experiencing later-than-usual ice-out but temperatures are rising and the Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone venturing onto remaining ice to use extreme caution – or stay off altogether. During the past week, conservation officers throughout the state report deteriorating ice conditions and instances of people and equipment falling through. Just because you can access a lake doesn’t mean... READ MORE

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  For the second year in a row, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources has tagged and released 16 coyotes. Four coyotes have been placed in each game zone as part of the coyote harvest incentive program. The incentive program was created by a Budget Proviso (47.10) passed by the S.C. General Assembly in 2016 and 2107. This proviso directs SCDNR to develop and implement a coyote tagging and reward program. Anyone who kills one of the tagged coyotes and... READ MORE

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Beginning May 1st, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will begin accepting online applications for the 2018 Public Alligator Hunting season and the 2018 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Alligator Hunting Season.The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on June 15th. A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply for the Public Lands Hunt and... READ MORE

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For the first time, Washington state wildlife managers have found elk on the east side of the Cascade Range infected with a crippling hoof disease that has spread to 11 counties in western Washington over the past decade. Lab results from a deformed hoof and direct observations of elk walking with a profound limp in the Trout Lake Valley of Klickitat County provide clear evidence that the disease has spread to that area, said Eric Gardner, head of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) wildlife program. To stop it from spreading farther, State wildlife managers are preparing to.... READ MORE

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  Anglers fishing for halibut in Washington waters will see a similar season structure as compared to 2017 when fishing gets underway in Marine Area 1 (Columbia River) Thursday, May 3.  As in 2017, marine areas in Puget Sound and on the coast – with the exception of Marine Area 1 – will be open on the same days throughout the season. Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will be open three days per week until quota is met. In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction. Anglers may possess a maximum of two fish in any form while in the field and must record their catch on a WDFW catch record card. New for 2018... READ MORE

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  If you want to go after an Arkansas elk, circle May 1 on your calendar. Thats the beginning of the application period for public land permits next fall in the Buffalo River country of northwest Arkansas. Applications are accepted through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions website from 12 a.m. May 1 until 11:59 p.m. June 1. The total number of elk permits available for public draw will be set during the Commission’s May 17 meeting, he expects it to be... READ MORE

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  New York State (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced that the State has secured additional harvesting opportunities for Long Islands lobster harvesters. In October, New York requested that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) American Lobster Fishery Management Board review its Most Restrictive Rule that limited lobstering opportunities across Long Island. Cutting back on seasonal lobstering restrictions continues... READ MORE

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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission set season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2018-19 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons. Selected seasons will also be published in the 2018-19 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest. While many seasons remain unchanged, some notable changes are... READ MORE

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  The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will extend the striped bass harvest season within the Roanoke River Management Area until midnight on Sunday, May 6. The season had been set to expire by rule on April 30. Read the proclamation The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream to the mouth of the river at Albemarle Sound, including... READ MORE

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  The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board voted on April 25 to have 13 moose hunting permits awarded this year.  By law, five permits will be available to Vermont military veterans and up to three permits will be available for Special Opportunity recipients with life-threatening illnesses; the remaining five permits will be auctioned in accordance with regulations. The hunt will be restricted to bull moose in Wildlife Management Units... READ MORE

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  Paul R. LePage, Governor of the State of Maine makes an emergency proclamation. WHEREAS, police are seeking a fugitive in connection with the shooting death of a Somerset County Deputy; and is considered armed, extremely dangerous, and remains at large. These conditions endanger public safety and a create a civil emergency in portions of Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Fairfield. Hunting is hereby prohibited in... READ MORE

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  The California (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunt access permits on opening weekend, Aug. 11-12, 2018 in Zone A for the general season. Only official applications will be accepted and must be received before 4:30 p.m. on July 3. Reservations will be selected by a computerized drawing at 11 a.m. on July 5. The locations for this hunt include... READ MORE

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